John West vs Mt Cook Alpine Salmon:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Mt Cook Alpine Salmon had more branded searches than John West among salmon brands in New Zealand. Mt Cook Alpine Salmon had about 2,670 branded searches, while John West had 210. Mt Cook Alpine Salmon made up 22.3% of all salmon brand searches we track, and John West accounted for 1.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about salmon brands, John West appeared in two of the four answers and Mt Cook Alpine Salmon in none.
Who do people search for more?
Mt Cook Alpine Salmon, about 13 searches for every 1 for John West
Who does AI mention more?
John West, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, Mt Cook Alpine Salmon in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
John West, the only one of the two named
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Top salmon brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, John West was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Mt Cook Alpine Salmon did not appear in any of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Ōra King3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Regal Salmon3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Sealord2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- John West2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Akaroa Salmon1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Big Glory Bay1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Mt Cook Alpine Salmon0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which salmon brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best salmon brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best salmon brand in New Zealand for everyday meals?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“smoked salmon nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“fresh salmon nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is John West or Mt Cook Alpine Salmon more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for John West and Mt Cook Alpine Salmon by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven salmon brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Mt Cook Alpine Salmon, John West. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Akaroa Salmon | Mt Cook Alpine Salmon | Sealord | Ōra King | Regal Salmon | John West | Big Glory Bay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 56.3% | 19.2% | 13.6% | 3.2% | 2% | 2.7% | 3% |
| Nov 2025 | 61.6% | 21.3% | 9.9% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 72.8% | 16.6% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.69% | 1.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 57.1% | 24% | 11.2% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 0.95% | 1.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 57.2% | 24.1% | 11.3% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 56.6% | 21.1% | 13.7% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 54% | 22.7% | 15.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| May 2026 | 50.3% | 20.4% | 22.1% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 53.5% | 18% | 19.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 2.6% | 2% |
| Jul 2026 | 55.6% | 17% | 20.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 55.6% | 19.5% | 16% | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.1% | 22.3% | 13.4% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 1.5% |
How has the John West and Mt Cook Alpine Salmon comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Mt Cook Alpine Salmon was ahead of John West in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, John West’s share of searches among salmon brands in New Zealand moved from 2.7% to 1.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 320 to 210.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mt Cook Alpine Salmon’s share of searches among salmon brands in New Zealand moved from 19.2% to 22.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.3K to 2.7K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand salmon brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Mt Cook Alpine Salmon gained share of searches among salmon brands in New Zealand, from 19.5% to 22.3%.
In September 2026, John West rose from 7th to 6th among salmon brands in New Zealand.
How are branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using John West’s and Mt Cook Alpine Salmon’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
John West
2 branded search terms
- john west
- johnwest
Mt Cook Alpine Salmon
4 branded search terms
- mt cook alpine salmon
- mt cook salmon
- mt cook salmon farm
- mt cook salmon limited
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